Are you making choices that lead you astray? The ancient Stoics revealed a powerful strategy for decision-making that can guide you away from pitfalls.
In this episode, explore a unique Stoic perspective: focus on what to avoid rather than what not to do. These enduring principles will enable you to pinpoint and sidestep hidden traps and common mistakes.
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Jan 2025
Choosing Your Counsel and Thoughts Wisely (Meditations 3.4)
In this episode, Tanner explores the rich insights of Meditations 3.4 by Marcus Aurelius, focusing on four main Stoic principles. Marcus warns against wasting time on unnecessary concerns about others, emphasizing opportunity cost and the importance of focusing on appropriate ext ... Show More
18m 8s
Jan 2025
S2 EP6 | The Right Decision Often Feels Wrong | The Let Them Theory by Mel Robbins | The Messy Podcast
Welcome to Season 2, Episode 6 of The Messy Podcast!
In this episode, we dive into The Let Them Theory by Mel Robbins to help you make tough decisions and live a life true to yourself, even when it feels uncomfortable. We explore the powerful idea that negative emotions are a nat ... Show More
14m 42s
Jul 2025
Your Thoughts Are Lying to You—How to Break Free from Negative Thinking For Good | Marisa Peer (Fan Fav)
This is a Fan Fav episode. Taking back control over your mind, and ultimately your life, starts with understanding just how powerful your thoughts really are. In this episode, I sit down with the legendary Marisa Peer—therapist, author, and creator of Rapid Transformational Thera ... Show More
1h 16m
Sep 2024
Are you focused on something useful? (Meditations 2.7)
In this episode, I discuss Meditation 7 from Book 2 of Meditations, where Marcus Aurelius advises us to give ourselves moments of quiet to focus on learning something good, while also warning against aimlessness. I explore how modern distractions—whether from media, politics, or ... Show More
13m 3s
Jul 2025
The Invalidation Trap: How to Validate Others & Yourself
Uncover the secrets to building deep, meaningful connections with Patrick King's latest book, "How to Listen, Hear, and Validate." This insightful guide explores the art of effective communication, focusing on the fine line between reacting and responding. In Chapter 3, we dive i ... Show More
36m 21s
Feb 2025
217. Silence Your Inner Critic: How to Stop Caring What Others Think (Without Burning Professional Bridges)
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style= "font-size: 12pt; line-height: 110%; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"> Are you tired of holding back in meetings, second-guessing your decisions, or letting the fear of judgment keep you from sharing your brilliant ideas? In this value-packed e ... Show More
21m 21s